Leading, Teaching and Learning
Finding Their Voice: How Surbiton High Girls’ Prep Nurtures Confident and Courageous Communicators
Written by Mrs Catherine Morrod, Year 6 Teaching Assistant and Head of Debate Club – Surbiton High Girls’ Prep School Why Communicating Clearly Matters at a Girls’ Prep School Communicating…
Igniting Curiosity and Wonder Through Science and STEM
Written by Mrs Kate Pink, Assistant Head – Staff Development (GP) At the heart of Science and STEM learning at Surbiton High School Girls’ Prep School, an independent private school…
Academic Progress and Goal Setting at the Boys’ Prep School
Academic Progress Monitoring At Surbiton High Boys’ Prep School — a leading Boys’ Private School and highly regarded Boys Prep School in Surrey — academic progress is seen not as…
Helping Children Stay Motivated After the Christmas Break
Start of Spring Term The return to normality after the Christmas holidays can be a challenging adjustment for the whole family. Children have grown accustomed to a different rhythm to…
Starting a New Term at a Boys’ Preparatory School
Returning to school after the Christmas break can be a big change for boys and parents alike. At Surbiton High Boys’ Prep School, the start of term is designed to help boys settle back quickly, feel confident…
What to look for at a School Open Event: A Parent’s Guide
Open events are a valuable opportunity to see a school in action, meet staff and pupils, and get a feel for whether it might be the right fit for your…
Why Autumn Open Events Matter: Making the Most of Your Visit
Independent School Open Days As the new academic year gets underway, many families begin exploring independent school open days in London to find the right fit for their child. Surbiton…
Understanding the GCSE Grading System
Each August, as envelopes are opened and results revealed, the numbers on a GCSE certificate represent years of commitment, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity. Yet, for many parents who studied in…
Maths Beyond the Classroom: Building Confidence and Teamwork
Learning doesn’t just happen inside the classroom—it extends to exciting experiences outside of it too. One great opportunity for some of our Key Stage 2 pupils is the Maths Match,…
A Platform For All
Why helping pupils to find their voice in school is so important, and possible. We are often given the impression that the current generation of teenagers are terrified at the…
